95 Impala tank for swap...
95 Impala tank for swap... I'd like to use the 95 Impala, (Caprice etc.) tank for my LS1 A body swap but the only local one I can find doesn't have the sender or internal pump. $40 tank only.
Is the sender and pump one assembly? Do I need them or if I'm replacing the pump anyway.. Would the replacement pump need to utilize some of the stock assembly parts?
In sort do I need to find a tank that is complete with internals?
Thanks!
Is the sender and pump one assembly? Do I need them or if I'm replacing the pump anyway.. Would the replacement pump need to utilize some of the stock assembly parts?
In sort do I need to find a tank that is complete with internals?
Thanks!
I picked up mine for $50 complete (tank, sender and wiring harness) from someone that was parting out one.. you can also use the Buick B-Body, as they are the same. It would be cheaper to find one complete with sender.. but you should be able to get a new sender unit and pump, Wiring harness may be an extra cost.
Yes, the Sender and Pump works a one unit, Check out the Racetronix B-Body setup that includes a standalone wiring harness and a 255lph Walbro pump to be used with the stock tank and sender.
Yes, the Sender and Pump works a one unit, Check out the Racetronix B-Body setup that includes a standalone wiring harness and a 255lph Walbro pump to be used with the stock tank and sender.
I think the Impala tank is too large to really work out.. it is deeper both in the front and rear in depth. Not sure of the side to side measurement.. but just thinking of having it hang so low would not be a good idea..
Hey Eric
I'm planning the same tank swap and hitting the same problem. Finding junk yards sell the tank only. I'm assuming these are easier to find for our southern friends. I even posted on Impalassforum. Problem is gas tanks do not ship.
I am planning on running the racetronix kit. I haven't found out how much a new sender is yet. They are wear items though, so if not too much I may get that new also. Just sucks you will likely pay for parts replaced by the racetronix kit.
Anyone have a suggestion on where to get a new sending unit (cheaply)?
I'm planning the same tank swap and hitting the same problem. Finding junk yards sell the tank only. I'm assuming these are easier to find for our southern friends. I even posted on Impalassforum. Problem is gas tanks do not ship.
I am planning on running the racetronix kit. I haven't found out how much a new sender is yet. They are wear items though, so if not too much I may get that new also. Just sucks you will likely pay for parts replaced by the racetronix kit.
Anyone have a suggestion on where to get a new sending unit (cheaply)?
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Verdad Gallardo Not sure if you know about Craigslist.com.. but I find may parts in my area.. this is for some parting out a Impala.. maybe they will sell you the tank and send at a good price..
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/pts/653153946.html
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/pts/653145531.html
http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/pts/601548801.html
http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/pts/648276813.html
Maybe one of these link might help .. goog hunting..
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/pts/653153946.html
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/pts/653145531.html
http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/pts/601548801.html
http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/pts/648276813.html
Maybe one of these link might help .. goog hunting..
Thanks for the Craigslist tip. This tank then would be found in all GM "B" bodys?
For better searching, What year range will work?
Alsowhat models could I search by other than Caprice and Impala, some Buicks? Some Pontiacs?
For better searching, What year range will work?
Alsowhat models could I search by other than Caprice and Impala, some Buicks? Some Pontiacs?
Most people look for the 94-96 Impala/Caprice/Buick..
The generation goes from 91-96, The 4th and final Generation for the RWD B-Bodys... so.. any of those years will work.
The generation goes from 91-96, The 4th and final Generation for the RWD B-Bodys... so.. any of those years will work.
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As far as the tank fitting in a 2nd gen camaro I am running one in my 72 bird. It is a tight fit and you need to cut a hole in the trunk pan to get it up high enough. tank doesn't hang any lower than the stock one.
Venting caprice tank I'm running this Caprice (Roadmaster in my case...) tank in my 68 Cutlass project.
There is a 1/2" or so vent line on the rear side just above the fill port for the tank, I didn't know what to do with it so I plugged it. I hoped that the small vent by the sender would vent enough during filling. It doesn't, it gurgles and I can't get it very full.
I assume I need to use this larger rear vent. Where have people routed this to? I'm considering mounting / venting it back into the filler neck as close to the gas cap as possible. It would be venting to where the gas nozzle is stuck in to the filler neck..
Other ideas?
Eric
There is a 1/2" or so vent line on the rear side just above the fill port for the tank, I didn't know what to do with it so I plugged it. I hoped that the small vent by the sender would vent enough during filling. It doesn't, it gurgles and I can't get it very full.
I assume I need to use this larger rear vent. Where have people routed this to? I'm considering mounting / venting it back into the filler neck as close to the gas cap as possible. It would be venting to where the gas nozzle is stuck in to the filler neck..
Other ideas?
Eric
If your talking about the port above the filler inlet..it runs from there to the filler neck, it tee's into it just below the gas cap section. It allows air to escape as your filling gas into the tank.
http://memimage.cardomain.com/member...3_121_full.jpg
You can see it tee in to just to the right of the cap on this picture.
http://memimage.cardomain.com/member...3_122_full.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.com/member...3_121_full.jpg
You can see it tee in to just to the right of the cap on this picture.
http://memimage.cardomain.com/member...3_122_full.jpg
So everyone seems to swap the pump for a walbro 255lph...is that because the stock B-body pump won't work for a stock LS1?
What about the vent line on the pump...one solution is to connect it to the evap line that goes first behind the rear seat, then up to the front corner with a charcoal canister. Is there another safe way to vent the pump/tank besides plumbing to the front corner? All my lines were removed during body-off, and replacing the vent line is pricey...
What about the vent line on the pump...one solution is to connect it to the evap line that goes first behind the rear seat, then up to the front corner with a charcoal canister. Is there another safe way to vent the pump/tank besides plumbing to the front corner? All my lines were removed during body-off, and replacing the vent line is pricey...
For that can on the rear floor pan that vents the stock tank, That is what I did, I just looped a rubber hose for the two outer ones. Then just used the center one to the vent line of the B-Body tank (on the sender)
I use a B-Body Racetronic pump and wiring kit. It came with a Walbro 255 pump. You many as well as invest in a new pump now, if you can avoid a old failing one and have to take the tank down to replace it. (unless you build a access hatch as I did and had to use once already).
I use a B-Body Racetronic pump and wiring kit. It came with a Walbro 255 pump. You many as well as invest in a new pump now, if you can avoid a old failing one and have to take the tank down to replace it. (unless you build a access hatch as I did and had to use once already).
